So I watched the regional weather last night and then again this morning at 6:15. It looks as if there is a very minimal chance of rain this morning, so I make plans for a run up the little cliff at the top of Cathedral. 7:30 rolls around and it's cloudy and DAMN if it doesn't start drizzling. It stops and I figure, OK I'll go for a road bike ride. Just to get the old ticker running. And DAMN if it doesn't start drizzling again just as I get the bike out of the garage! And of course I look at the radar and it looks like it's going to be OK. But should I take a chance? Unclear... Maybe a bit later, but not right now.

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Diss-N-Dazz -
5.10c
A stimulating alternative finish to Robinson Crusoe or Sole Survivor. Although it doesn't look all that vertical, it certainly brings home the addage; "It's always steeper than it looks."

The future of Yosemite climbing lies not in Yosemite, but in using the new techniques in the great granite ranges of the world.

—Yvon Chouinard

Another perfect Fall morning bouldering.
Star Island, Isle Of Shoals

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